Cajun Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 lb.) fryer
1 lb. smoked sausage or ham, diced
2 c. shrimp, cleaned and deveined
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. flour
2 medium onions, chopped
2 c. peeled and diced tomatoes
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
2 c. raw rice
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 bunch shallots, chopped
1/2 tsp. each: thyme, Tabasco and black pepper

Preparation

Cut chicken into serving pieces.
Season with salt and pepper. Brown completely in melted shortening.
Remove from pot and make a roux with drippings and flour.
Add sausage or ham, which has been preboiled and drained.
Then add cooked chicken, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and shrimp.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.